This thesis is about the developements within medieval poor relief in Leiden. It follows the historiographical notion that big changes in this societal branch started earlier than believed in many...Show moreThis thesis is about the developements within medieval poor relief in Leiden. It follows the historiographical notion that big changes in this societal branch started earlier than believed in many cases. It tests this theory on the late medieval situation in the Saint Catherine hospital in Leiden. The primary source used are the accounts of the 'gasthuismeesters' of the aforementioned hospital.Show less
